COX I McLAIN
Environmental Consulting
May 14, 2015
RE:
Public Meeting Announcement
Proposed Oak Point Transmission Line and Substation Project
Denton County, Texas
Dear Office Holder/Stakeholder:
You are invited to attend a "come and go" public meeting sponsored by Brazos Electric Power Cooperative, Inc.,
CoServ Electric, and Cox IMclain Environmental Consulting, Inc. The purpose of this meeting is to better
acquaint you with Brazos Electric's proposed Oak Point Transmission Line and Substation project that is planned
in Denton County, Texas. The meeting will be held from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 28, 2015 at
Oak Point Elementary School, located at 401 Shahan Prairie Road, Oak Point, Texas 75068.
Brazos Electric plans to construct approximately 5.5 to 11 miles of 138 kV double circuit transmission line with
single-pole structures from a new five-acre substation to be sited along or near FM 720 in the vicinity of Oak
Point in eastern Denton County and proceeding north to a tap point along an existing Brazos Electric 138 kV
transmission line located southeast of Krugerville in northeastern Denton County. The transmission line right-ofway would be 70 feet wide (100 feet wide where needed for angled structures). The proposed project will
provide for increased capacity and better continuity of service for CoServ, Brazos Electric's member cooperative,
and its member customers. A map depicting the potential transmission line routes and substation locations is
attached for your review.
Brazos Electric will propose multiple line route and substation alternatives, using the links on the attached map,
to be submitted to the Public Utility Commission of Texas (PUCT). When the PUCT submittal takes place, Brazos
Electric will notify affected landowners along these alternatives and will provide information on how to be
further involved in the transmission line review process at the PUCT. If approved by the PUCT, only one
transmission line route, tap point, and substation will be constructed.
At the meeting, exhibits will be available which explain the need for the project, depict alternative routes and
substation locations, and illustrate the transmission structures and typical substations. Staff from Brazos Electric,
CoServ Electric, and Cox IMclain Environmental Consulting will be on hand to share information and answer
questions about the project.
We hope that you will be able to attend the public meeting. If you need any further information or wish to
discuss the project, please contact me at (469) 647-4866 or [email protected].
Sincerely,
Christine Polito
Senior Ecologist
600 E John Carpenter Fwy, Suite 380, Irving, TX 75062 469.647.4866
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Date Saved: 5/1/2015
NAIP Aerial Imagery Date: 7/25/2014 - 10/06/2014